The story of this cathedral is as wonderful as the building and campus itself. It is too full for this short space, but it came to be at the end of the nineteenth century as a place where the residents of this melting pot which is America could come together in prayer. A lofty goal housed in a 520-foot cathedral with a dome choir that is 162 feet at the apex. It is as yet, incredibly, uncompleted: the facade is perennially scaffolded.
My most memorable visit to the Cathedral was the sad occasion of Keith Haring's memorial, during which Jessye Norman sang Ave Maria. Discover your own treasures--architectural, musical, or spiritual.

The story of this cathedral is as wonderful as the building and campus itself. It is too full for this short space, but it came to be at the end of the nineteenth century as a place where the residents of this melting pot which is America could come together in prayer. A lofty goal housed in a 520-foot cathedral with a dome choir that is 162 feet at the apex. It is as yet, incredibly, uncompleted: the facade is perennially scaffolded.
My most memorable visit to the Cathedral was the sad occasion of Keith Haring's memorial, during which Jessye Norman sang Ave Maria. Discover your own treasures--architectural, musical, or spiritual.

At the northern tip of Manhattan, on four acres more reminiscent of France than America, you can find a spectacular afternoon of delight in the Medieval collection of art and architecture gifted to the city in 1925 by John D. Rockefeller. These Medieval French Cloisters in arts, artifacts, and architecture provide a refreshing break from the pace and heat of the city.

At the northern tip of Manhattan, on four acres more reminiscent of France than America, you can find a spectacular afternoon of delight in the Medieval collection of art and architecture gifted to the city in 1925 by John D. Rockefeller. These Medieval French Cloisters in arts, artifacts, and architecture provide a refreshing break from the pace and heat of the city.

New York’s "leading Latino cultural institution" was founded in 1969 by Puerto Rican educators, artists and community activists. Located at the top of Manhattan’s Museum Mile. Closed: Monday and Tuesday.

New York’s "leading Latino cultural institution" was founded in 1969 by Puerto Rican educators, artists and community activists. Located at the top of Manhattan’s Museum Mile. Closed: Monday and Tuesday.

Current: “Campaigning for President: New York and the American Election” examines “the effects of New York on the strategies of presidential electoral campaigns for over 200 years and highlights the role of New York candidates, third parties, powerbrokers, and voters in the race for president.” Also current: Catholics in New York, 1808-1946, through Dec. 31. Ongoing: Timescapes: A Multimedia Portrait of New York; and Perform: An exploration of the link between New York and theater, ongoing.

Current: “Campaigning for President: New York and the American Election” examines “the effects of New York on the strategies of presidential electoral campaigns for over 200 years and highlights the role of New York candidates, third parties, powerbrokers, and voters in the race for president.” Also current: Catholics in New York, 1808-1946, through Dec. 31. Ongoing: Timescapes: A Multimedia Portrait of New York; and Perform: An exploration of the link between New York and theater, ongoing.

A 30-acre park on Manhattan's West Side between 110th and 123rd Streets, the park was constructed over 24 years, from 1871 to 1895, by a board that continually fired and rehired Vaux and Olmstead. This is not a safe place for roaming at night. One might enjoy the park during daylight hours, thanks to the growing community around Barnard and Columbia Colleges.

A 30-acre park on Manhattan's West Side between 110th and 123rd Streets, the park was constructed over 24 years, from 1871 to 1895, by a board that continually fired and rehired Vaux and Olmstead. This is not a safe place for roaming at night. One might enjoy the park during daylight hours, thanks to the growing community around Barnard and Columbia Colleges.

Riverbank is a 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational facility that includes an Olympic-size pool, a covered skating rink for roller skating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter, an 800-seat cultural theater, a 2,500-seat athletic complex with fitness room, and a 150-seat restaurant.
Outdoor sports amenities include a 25-yard lap pool, a wading pool, four tennis courts, four basketball courts, a softball field, four hand/paddleball courts, and a 400-meter eight-lane running track with a football/soccer field, playgrounds, a water splashing area and picnic facilities.

Riverbank is a 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational facility that includes an Olympic-size pool, a covered skating rink for roller skating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter, an 800-seat cultural theater, a 2,500-seat athletic complex with fitness room, and a 150-seat restaurant.
Outdoor sports amenities include a 25-yard lap pool, a wading pool, four tennis courts, four basketball courts, a softball field, four hand/paddleball courts, and a 400-meter eight-lane running track with a football/soccer field, playgrounds, a water splashing area and picnic facilities.

You aren't likely to dine on this reputedly wonderful Italian food unless you can join a regular who rents one of Rao's ten tables by the year. You can always visit the small, homey bar for an expertly-mixed drink by Nicky Vest.

You aren't likely to dine on this reputedly wonderful Italian food unless you can join a regular who rents one of Rao's ten tables by the year. You can always visit the small, homey bar for an expertly-mixed drink by Nicky Vest.

The hustle and bustle and diversity of New York City in a great, reasonably-priced supermarket. Excellent organic produce. One of a kind (though there are two locations). New Yorkers with wheels love the convenience of this Fairway, one step off the West Side highway with its own parking lot.

The hustle and bustle and diversity of New York City in a great, reasonably-priced supermarket. Excellent organic produce. One of a kind (though there are two locations). New Yorkers with wheels love the convenience of this Fairway, one step off the West Side highway with its own parking lot.

The archives houses original manuscripts by its members. And its membership has included Sherwood Anderson, Saul Bellow, Paul Bowles, and Gwendolyn Brooks, to name 4 of the 13,000 deceased artists, architects, writers and composers. Call first to find out about visiting the archives that you're interested in.

The archives houses original manuscripts by its members. And its membership has included Sherwood Anderson, Saul Bellow, Paul Bowles, and Gwendolyn Brooks, to name 4 of the 13,000 deceased artists, architects, writers and composers. Call first to find out about visiting the archives that you're interested in.

This series, offered by Barnard College exclusively focusing on women poets, is a real treat. The setting is intimate and dignified, the poets tend to be brilliant, and there is always a very fancy spread (not just wine and cheese). There's no admission fee and poets will gladly sign your books.

This series, offered by Barnard College exclusively focusing on women poets, is a real treat. The setting is intimate and dignified, the poets tend to be brilliant, and there is always a very fancy spread (not just wine and cheese). There's no admission fee and poets will gladly sign your books.

A Robert Stern-designed floating barge opened on the Harlem River to bring the wonderfully demanding sport of rowing to Manhattan. This stellar New York Restoration Project is now an active boathouse for local schoolchildren and is home to the New York Rowing Association.

A Robert Stern-designed floating barge opened on the Harlem River to bring the wonderfully demanding sport of rowing to Manhattan. This stellar New York Restoration Project is now an active boathouse for local schoolchildren and is home to the New York Rowing Association.

Exploration
“I’ll have a glass of Cab”
“I’ll have a glass of Chardonnay”
Don’t take the easy way out, who knows you might be nicely rewarded with self-discovery and actually smile!
My former college roommate who lives in Chicago was in town a few weeks ago and we were able catch up and talk over dinner one night. It was important that I saw him and spend time with him as he is one of the smartest people I know. He’s extremely inquisitive, a wonderful listener and amazingly observant, and he always has a way of asking thought provoking questions. Over dinner we discussed many things, from the story behind The Traveling Wilbury’s to his recent trip to Tokyo, studying Japanese design, to my experience-working crush on Howell Mountain this fall, we caught up on the last two years of our lives. When our professional careers came up in conversation he asked me ... [more]

Stephen Paul Mancini, Union Square Cafe

Soho

Soho ("SOuth of HOuston"), formerly home to New York City’s great art scene, has been abandoned by many galleries for more trendy neighborhoods: Chelsea and the Meatpacking District. What remain are reliable restaurants and shops, a great new health club for members, Citibabes, and the Soho Grand Hotel. Whether you want to dress yourself or your home, shopping in Soho can suit you head to toe, or door knob to dining room.